Toronto International Samba Reggae Festival, Canada 2026

Rooted in Afro-Brazilian Culture

Raízes Vivas celebrates samba reggae's vibrant rhythms, merging Salvador’s traditions with Toronto’s diverse communities.

A dynamic street parade with drummers in colorful costumes against a night sky lit by festival lights.
A dynamic street parade with drummers in colorful costumes against a night sky lit by festival lights.
Our Mission
Join Us

We connect cultures through music and pride, inviting everyone to celebrate and carry forward samba reggae’s legacy.

Our Roots

Celebrating black culture through samba reggae rhythms.

Drummers in vibrant red, gold, and green outfits play samba reggae at a lively street parade in Toronto.
Drummers in vibrant red, gold, and green outfits play samba reggae at a lively street parade in Toronto.
Live Beats

Experience energetic concerts blending Brazilian and reggae sounds.

Crowd gathered at Lula Lounge watching international samba reggae artists perform on stage.
Crowd gathered at Lula Lounge watching international samba reggae artists perform on stage.
Street Parade

Colorful parade through Dundas Street with dancers and drummers.

Workshop leader teaching samba reggae percussion techniques to a diverse group of participants.
Workshop leader teaching samba reggae percussion techniques to a diverse group of participants.
Festival banner with bold gold, red, and green typography against a dark background illuminated by stage lights.
Festival banner with bold gold, red, and green typography against a dark background illuminated by stage lights.
Workshops

Open sessions welcoming all skill levels to join in.

Community

Connecting Toronto’s diverse cultures through music.

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A vibrant street parade with drummers and dancers in colorful samba reggae attire moving through Dundas Street West under festival banners.
A vibrant street parade with drummers and dancers in colorful samba reggae attire moving through Dundas Street West under festival banners.

Rhythms

Capturing the heartbeat of samba reggae in Toronto’s streets

Close-up of hands skillfully playing traditional Brazilian drums with gold and red accents in the background.
Close-up of hands skillfully playing traditional Brazilian drums with gold and red accents in the background.
A night scene at Lula Lounge with an energetic crowd watching a live samba reggae band perform under warm stage lights.
A night scene at Lula Lounge with an energetic crowd watching a live samba reggae band perform under warm stage lights.
Festival attendees of all ages smiling and dancing together, wearing vibrant costumes inspired by Bahia’s carnival spirit.
Festival attendees of all ages smiling and dancing together, wearing vibrant costumes inspired by Bahia’s carnival spirit.
Contact

Questions? Reach out anytime sending a DM over Instagram.

Presented by TdotBatu Percussive Arts in partnership with Lula Music and Arts Centre

Funded by Canada Council for the Arts · Ontario Arts Council · Toronto Arts Council · Canadian Heritage

Community Partner Do West Fest

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